WESTFJORDS
Jökulfirðir
A remote system of fjords between Ísafjarðardjúp, Drangajökull and Hornstrandir, accessible primarily by boat and wilderness hiking.
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About Jökulfirðir
Jökulfirðir forms one of the least developed landscapes in the Westfjords. The fjords cut deeply into the mountains south of Hornstrandir and beneath Drangajökull, with abandoned settlements, remote valleys and almost no modern infrastructure.
Our practical tips
✓Arrange boat transport before travelling.
✓Carry everything required for remote wilderness travel.
✓Do not rely on mobile reception.
✓Weather may change boat schedules.
Getting there and visiting
Access
There is no normal public road access through Jökulfirðir. Access is primarily by boat and on foot.